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Turkish Airlines Expands Its Reach: Eyeing Direct Flights to New Zealand
Turkish Airlines, already renowned for flying to more countries than any other airline, is set to expand its impressive network even further. After successfully launching
China capacity ramping up as daily Shanghai flights resume
The bustling cities of China are getting a whole lot closer to New Zealand as capacity between the countries expands this week. On 2 May, Air New Zealand’s alliance partner Air China touched down in Auckland for the first time in three years, giving Air New Zealand customers a direct route to Beijing – the world’s most populous capital city.
American Airlines returns to Hollywood with Los Angeles – Auckland Route
Following its official return to New Zealand last year, American Airlines has announced a new seasonal service between Auckland (AKL) and Los Angeles (LAX).
Emirates’ A380 touches down in New Zealand
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing travel demand in and out of New Zealand.
AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as one of its first key destinations to return to post-pandemic.
Samoa’s Borders Open to International Travelers
Flights to Samoa currently operate direct from Auckland with Air New Zealand, Sydney/Brisbane with Qantas, Nadi (Fiji) and Honolulu (Hawaii) with Fiji Airways. Commencing September 22 2022: The ongoing emergence of different COVID-19 variants AND...
Emirates to resume Auckland and Kuala Lumpur A380 routes
Emirates will restore its non-stop A380 services to and from Auckland and Kuala Lumpur starting from 1 December.
Hawaii Welcomes First Kiwi Travelers in Two-Plus Years
Hawaiian Airlines this weekend resumed its three-times-weekly service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), welcoming the first Kiwi travelers to Hawaiʻi in two-plus years. Hawaii Welcomes First Ki...
Mövenpick hotel brand coming to New Zealand
Mövenpick hotel brand coming to New Zealand - Accor’s premium Swiss-born hospitality brand, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, launches its first property in New Zealand with the official opening of Mövenpick Hotel Auckland today. The hotel will be a stan...
Oomph! Zing! Naumi unveils its new MICE set up in Auckland
I last spoke about Naumi Auckland Airport back in January when the Singapore-based hotel group announced the location as its first property in Australasia (quickly followed by two further properties in Wellington). And now the airport design hotel has piqued my interest again by releasing details of its self-styled ‘one-of-a-kind meetings and events spaces’.
onefinestay launches in Sydney, Melbourne and… Mykonos
Private rental brand and Accor Group subsidiary onefinestay, has unveiled a glut of new sites to its global portfolio of luxury destinations today, with the announcement it will add 22 high-end residences in Sydney.
PAL to fly non-stop to New Zealand
Philippine Airlines will launch direct flights to New Zealand later this year, reducing the current travelling time between Manila and
Fiji Airways targets Asia with new codeshare
Fiji Airways will be able to attract more Asian travellers in future, following the signing of a codeshare agreement with
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X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel Location: In the On Nut district of Bangkok Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 145 rooms and 121
Qantas boosts Sydney-Auckland capacity as Emirates pulls out
Qantas will add more seat capacity on the Sydney-Auckland sector next month, following the suspension of Emirates’ services on the
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